The training, delivered by RedTransfer as part of the InnoVamos project, provides 18 continuing education credits towards the international RTTP accreditation
The Canary Islands Science and Technology Park Foundation (FCPCT) of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) is hosting the Fundamentals of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Management Course on 12 and 13 November. This specialised training programme brings together 30 professionals from the knowledge transfer teams of the ULPGC’s FCPCT, the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the General Foundation of the University of La Laguna (FGULL).
The initiative is being carried out as part of the InnoVamos project, coordinated by the ULPGC’s FCPCT and funded through the Interreg MAC 2021–2027 programme, with co-financing from the European Union. Its aim is to strengthen the skills of technical teams that support researchers in protecting, valorising and transferring research, development and innovation (R&D&I) results to businesses and society.
Specialised training to strengthen knowledge transfer
The course is delivered by RedTransfer, an association of knowledge transfer professionals, and follows the standards established by the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP). In addition to providing knowledge and practical tools for professional practice, the training offers 18 continuing education (CE) credits recognised towards the international Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) accreditation, contributing to the specialisation and professional recognition of knowledge transfer teams.
With a total duration of 19 hours, comprising 18 hours of in-person training and one hour dedicated to knowledge assessment, the programme covers the three main stages of the knowledge transfer process: results generation, valorisation and exploitation.
The programme also includes a practical session focused on the application of generative artificial intelligence to knowledge transfer.
The training is delivered by experienced professionals in research, innovation and knowledge transfer, including Ángeles López, Director of the Technology Transfer Office at the Universidade de Vigo; Juan Martínez, Head of the Technology Transfer Service at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and former President of RedTransfer; Nuria Fernández, founder of the UN-EM consultancy; Javier Sancho, Director of the Entrepreneurship Department at the Science Park of Miguel Hernández University of Elche; and Óscar David Sánchez, founder and Managing Partner of Pleyad.
Through this initiative, the ULPGC’s Canary Islands Science and Technology Park Foundation continues to strengthen professional capabilities in knowledge transfer across the Canary Islands within the framework of the InnoVamos project, fostering stronger links between research activities at public universities and the needs of businesses and society.
The InnoVamos project is funded by the Interreg MAC 2021–2027 programme.